Economics Mcqs
Culture is based on______________?

A. Instinct
B. Simple learning only
C. Learning thorough symbols
D. Genetic heredity

Sapir and Whorf believe that______________?

A. The structure of a language shapes a people view of the world
B. Language has no part in mental attitudes
C. Languages are limited to the number of words for any given object
D. Preverbal communication is more important than verbal

Material culture________________?

A. Has no relation to symbols?
B. Illustrates the evolution of tools and includes all objects made by humans
C. Is of limited importance to humans
D. None of the above

Norms are__________________?

A. Internalized in most cases
B. Guidelines for human behavior
C. Reflections of values
D. All of the above

Love of money peace and God are American ?

A. Norms
B. Folkways
C. Values
D. Mores

In the United States an example of a taboo is_______________?

A. Making money
B. Marrying sister
C. Gambling
D. Climbing mt rushmore

People often accept social control based on________________?

A. Positive sanctions
B. Negative sanctions
C. Harsh rules
D. Violence

Americans proclaim the need for honesty but cheat on their tax returns This situation indicates that_____________?

A. The overt culture is consistent
B. Americans often follow a covert culture in actual behavior
C. There is no covert culture in the united states
D. People are only human

Institution are_________________?

A. Unimportant
B. Found among all animals
C. Traditional habits centering around fundamental human needs
D. Places like schools and banks

To say that American music is the best in the world is an example of__________________?

A. Ethnocentrism
B. Cultural relativity
C. The truth
D. A value